Aegis Living Corte Madera

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• A Place for Mom5/5

  Our family's experience

  I'm so happy with Aegis Corte Madera, as the family member responsible for the resident. They are responsive to her for all of her needs, medical and non medical. The meals are great, made to order. They will bring meals to her room when she is not up to leaving her room. They have a ton of daytime activities. Not a lot of night time activities other than a movie, which is a complaint my aunt has. She wants more evening social activities, and they are listening to her and helping to form evening social groups. If I have a question for the medical staff, they are very responsive. they were very, very helpful through the move-in process, which is complicated. They were helpful with logistics, and to help her acclimate to a new routine.

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  Kim M. · Family member

  Apr 22, 2026

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• CareScout5/5

  Just visited this community with my dear friend Kevin. The facility looked great and we tried some food. Pretty good.

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  Oct 2, 2024

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• CareScout5/5

  Aegis Living Corte Madera has exceeded all expectations, earning every one of its five stars with flying colors. Firstly, the location is a slice of paradise. Nestled in the picturesque Corte Madera area, it offers breathtaking natural surroundings and a serene atmosphere. Residents can bask in the beauty of the outdoors, making every day feel like a tranquil retreat. The care staff at Aegis Living is simply outstanding. Their dedication to the well-being and happiness of residents is truly remarkable. They provide compassionate and personalized care, fostering a warm and supportive community. The dining experience is another standout feature. The culinary team consistently serves up delectable, restaurant-quality meals that cater to various dietary preferences and needs. It's a delightful part of daily life at Aegis. In short, Aegis Living Corte Madera is more than a senior living community; it's a haven where residents can enjoy a high quality of life, surrounded by natural beau

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  Sep 11, 2023

• CareScout5/5

  We toured here last week. Really nice place.

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  Mar 21, 2023

• CareScout4/5

  Recently toured looking for my parents. The property came highly recommended from a consultant Cassin. The patients looked well cared for. Seemed like pretty frail people living there, but again they looked like they were being taken care of. Location is really convenient living in Southern Marin. Seemed very expensive, but I'm told they are all expensive.

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  Dec 6, 2022

• CareScout5/5

  Aegis Living of Corte Madera is located easily off 101 in Corte Madera. Its right by the Town Center. The property is nicely built with large apartments and many common area spaces. Aegis is a nationwide operator that is known for its high quality of care and real estate. Over the years I’ve had many clients move in there and they’ve all been happy. The community is very expensive. In addition to a large community fee the monthly rent is quite high. The community has restaurant style dining that has mixed reviews and has been up and down. There are certainly specialized diet options available everyday. They also have a busy activity and engagement program, including trips outside the community to different attractions. Aegis is a great fit for someone that is looking for a high end community that offers multiple levels of care. Unlike many other communities in the area they offer nursing on-site. This is great to support higher acuity medical needs. The property is large with probably over 100 residents. This is great so you can meet people with similar interests and make friends. The community vibe is lively and positive. It is no longer the newest community in Southern Marin, but it’s still a property worth adding to your short list for tours.

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  Nov 10, 2022

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• CareScout5/5

  This is a very nice community located in a beautiful area in Corte Madera. My family found the staff knowledgable and helpful when we were figuring out a plan for our father.

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  Oct 14, 2022

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• Caring.com5/5

  Aegis Living Corte Madera was beautiful. Everything about it was good, except that we can't afford the starting price. The person who gave the tour was very good, and the apartments were beautiful and interesting. It had a nice closet space with decent views out the window. The outdoors were also very nice and comfortable with pretty flowers and gardens. We saw that the staff and the residents looked happy. They have a movie theater room with a popcorn machine and a grand living room area where they bring people in, like speakers and musical performances. They have a robust life enrichment program and robust activities director with varied staff who do different things and have expertise in different areas. That's one of the things we are looking for, lots of stimulation and lots of engagement by the staff with the residents.

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  Visitor

  Nov 21, 2021

• Caring.com1/5

  The room in memory care was charming, but as my mother was not regularly taken to the toilet, it smelled like urine. I was overcharged for substandard adult diapers. Meals were often sandwiches and chips because staff could not be bothered to go to the man kitchen for a salad ( on the posted menu). Doctor's orders were not respected. A male patient was allowed to wander around in a shirt and cheap, revealing, diaper on several occasions. On floor staff were apathetic, billing was irregular.

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  May 6, 2021

• Caring.com5/5

  I went to a place called Aegis of Corte Madera. It was very attractive and spacious. There were lots of lights. The rooms were very nice. There were singles and doubles. Everything looked very nice. The woman-in-charge was delightful and charming. Aegis of Corte Madera is great for the right people. There were mostly elderly ladies there; however, it didn't seem to have as many stimulating activities. The rooms and the whole building is a five. It is very nicely done and spacious, and the decorations are great.

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  Visitor

  Oct 21, 2018

• Caring.com5/5

  We chose Aegis of Corte Madera for my mother because it was to my mother’s liking. It was a beautiful place and close to where we live. They offer lots of activities, like movies, lectures, games, and many more. The place is expensive, but you get what you pay for.

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  Visitor

  May 11, 2016

• Caring.com5/5

  I would love to be in Aegis of Corte Madera, but it's like wanting a Cadillac you can't afford. I had a delicious lunch there. It's gorgeous. The dining room, the food, and everything I saw was very nice. They have movies daily and a chandelier in one of the dining rooms. Their clientele has money.

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  Visitor

  Mar 19, 2016

• Caring.com5/5

  My father-in-law is in Aegis Assisted Living Community, and we are happy with that. We chose it because it is clean and very nice. The staff is fantastic, and it is in a beautiful location. My father-in-law enjoys the food. He is happy with the activities. He likes the atmosphere and the social aspect, and the other guests are nice, social people.

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  Family member

  Jun 30, 2014

• Caring.com5/5

  It has been less than a week and my mother-in-law is improving. The staff, food and services are outstanding. Staff is friendly, attentive and responded appropriate to two falls. The activities include exercise, music performances, outings, etc. So far, our loved one has required continual staff supervision/assistance and the staff is always right there. We're quite impressed by the diversity of residents and the facility's ability to attend to each. She, her personal belongings and her room have remained immaculate throughout this process and our family is delighted with her being there. Wish we'd made this decision earlier. Someone from our family visits with her daily and we are always greeted and informed re: her status. When she became disorganized/confused and bizarre, I asked staff to hold her medications until contacted by her physician; thus, her medications were changed and she has had no further such incidents. Thank goodness for staffs commitment to provide quality services with dignity.

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  Chris G. · Family member

  Dec 22, 2013

• Caring.com4/5

  My mother already decided to move to Aegis of Corte Madera and we’re waiting for a two-bedroom apartment for her. It seems very nice, cozy, it’s 15 minutes from my house and 15 minutes from where my sister works. It is also sunnier than San Francisco. They have a lot of activities and they also have different levels of care. The food is good. The other thing that I liked about Aeges is that you really do not need to drive because next door they have a market, a liquor store, a dry cleaner and a gym. You can just walk out of the door and everything is right there. However, they do have a very high fee to get in.

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  Visitor

  Nov 22, 2013

• Caring.com4/5

  It was amazing and fabulous, but there was also $40,000 entry. It had more space and gardens. If not for the expensive entry cost, I think we should probably put my aunt in there.

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  Visitor

  May 29, 2013

• Caring.com5/5

  My mom had a stroke three years ago, and we were faced with the difficult decision of finding care for her. Overall, Aegis has proven to be an excellent choice -- and truly the best quality care we could ever have asked for. The ratio of staff to residents is almost an astounding 1:1 ratio. They don't cut corners. The place, near Nordstrom mall, is warm and welcoming with a diverse community for those with memory care issues and certainly, those without. Our deciding factor came down to Gail G., their activity director. We wanted a place where my mother could socialize and be engaged and active if she so chose to. Gail creates an amazing monthly calendar chock-full of activities which range from discussion groups for men and women, musical and singing entertainment (she herself sings beautifully and has a background in musical theater), art and museum outings, gardening and so much more. There are also different "place" themes each month where residents can "travel" to new places and learn about different cultures. For the holidays, Gail plans both Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations, and it is a very inclusive place where all feel welcome. It's not super religious in any way, which for us, was good -- but there is a shuttle and drivers to church or synagogue, if desired. Because it was such a difficult decision for our family, we never felt any sort of hard pressure sales tactics like some of the other places. There was only warmth and compassion from the marketing team and Jennifer -- we truly felt that they realized it needed to be a good fit for both my mother and the family (there are five of us kids and we are all in the area). The food is healthy and very good -- with a wide selection of daily entrees made to order. The wait staff (Norma and the other gals at breakfast), are extremely professional and friendly. They make my mother feel at home. The location is excellent and right next to 101 -- and there is a beautiful market called Paradise right next door. My mom has two good pals, and people with whom she can socialize during meals, which she very much looks forward to. The staff is accommodating to families and family structures of all types. What I like most is the richness and diversity of the staff and their level of training. Valentine and Jenzie, both med techs who deliver my mother's daily pills (and watch over to see that she takes all), are excellent and cheerful. There are about 125 or so residents, and it feels big enough to have a large selection of friends from which to choose (though, of course, there are far more women to men), yet small enough to be intimate without an institutional-like feel. Highly recommended. I know it can be difficult.

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  Family member

  Dec 8, 2012

• Caring.com4/5

  Nice facility in wonderful area of Corte Madera in Marin county. Very much like a Hilton/ upper level chain hotel. Dining staff was kind and was able to help with special requests. Grounds are well manicured as well as next to high end grocery and down the street to very nice mall. Very high income area in marin county.

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  Visitor

  Sep 29, 2012

• Caring.com5/5

  When I first decided to put my grandfather into an assisted living facility, I was terrified. I didn't completely trust a stranger taking care of my elder grandfather. But, as soon as I brought him to Aegis of Corte Madera, he and I knew that he was going to be in good hands. The staff is over the top helpful and the environment is absolutely beautiful for an assisted living facility. They were always conducting different activities so my grandfather was kept busy and it was always very fun visiting my grandfather because of their library and private movie theater. My grandfather's favorite part of the Aegis of Corte Madera was the food. He said that food was exceptionally better than my cooking and loved the meals he was served. In conclusion, I am very happy with my as well as my grandfather's experience while at Aegis of Corte Madera.

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  Family member

  Aug 5, 2011

• Caring.com1/5

  The marketing for Aegis is far different from what you end up getting once you move in. The place looks beautiful, but beware. The level of caregiving is minimal at best, and often bordering on incompetent. For example, prospective residents and families are told that each resident can summon a caregiver for help by pressing a button and that someone will be there within 5 minutes. The wait is generally between 20 and 30 minutes, which is unacceptable if it were an emergency. There is simply not enough staff. The "cleaning service" is often not performed at all due to staff shortage. The staff turn-over is quite high also--two of the nurses have recently left, the head care manager left, the director of operations has changed 3 times in 3 years. There is frequently no nurse on the premises on the weekends, or at night, though they will tell you there is always someone on hand. A resident waited over an hour to get a bandage for a bleeding wound last week, another resident fell on a weekend and received minimal care from a "med tech" and was told there was no nurse on duty until Monday. The fire alarm system in the building goes off randomly often in the middle of the night, and wakes residents with a frightening and deafening sound (inside each apartment) sometimes for several minutes until someone figures out how to turn it off. The chef tried hard to prepare meals with what is obviously a limited budget--lots of pre-packaged frozen chicken, cold cuts, minimal amounts of meat in "stews"--everything is delivered by either Cisco or a similar institutional food service. The "bistro" consists of stale packaged donuts and equally stale coffee. And do not be fooled by the initial prices--if your loved one needs any additional care as time goes on (and they will), they will be charged for every small service from help with their shoes to helping them get to meals to showering and medication help. We have spoken with numerous (at least 15) families of residents; the problem is once your relative moves into an AL facility, it is difficult and traumatic to move them, so you are in a sense "stuck" and it appears that this facility in particular is well aware of that, and continues to charge exorbitant rents and fees for very minimal service. Just wanted to warn other prospective residents that the marketing of Aegis truly does not match the day-to-day experience.

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  Family member

  May 3, 2011